Kuningan Regency Research Articles

Application of Mud Suction Technology to Lakes in Kaduela Village, Pasawahan District, Kuningan Regency

A decrease in water potential, both in quality and quantity, will become a problem if it is not managed properly by paying attention to aspects of conservation, utilization, and control. This community empowerment carried out from July to November 2023 is an effort to increase awareness of water resources through preserving water sources to meet the needs of living creatures. The urgency of the main problem is that the water source in Telaga Biru Cicerem, Kaduela Village, Pasawahan District, Kuningan Regency, has been naturally covered with mud, whereas this spring is used as clean water for the village community. The second problem is that clean water sources become cloudy because of mud. The clean water system in this village relies solely on the lake's spring water. These activities of community empowerment are carried out by applying the method of SEPUR (Mud Suction) Technology to improve water quality as well as increase the income of village-owned enterprises in Kaduela Village, Pasawahan District, Kuningan Regency. The results show that mud can be lifted by machines so that the lake water becomes clear, while the resulting mud residue can be used as material for making paving blocks.

PERANCANGAN SISTEM INFORMASI ARSIP SURAT MASUK DAN KELUAR BERBASIS WEBSITE PADA KOMISI PEMILIHAN UMUM KABUPATEN KUNINGAN

Increasingly advanced technological developments have an impact on increasing human needs for information. Information is very important in an organization because information is fundamental in carrying out every activity so that the activity can run as expected. Information can be obtained from various sources, one of which is written information, namely letters. Various kinds of documents and media have been created to make it easier for humans to store, search and disseminate information. These documents are better known as archives, which means a record of activities or sources of information that is stored systematically so that when needed it can be used as a reference in carrying out activities. Therefore, to overcome existing problems while supporting a system that is moving towards rapid technological development, a website-based archiving application is needed to support the archiving needs of the Kuningan Regency General Election Commission. It is hoped that this application can make it easier for the General Election Commission to manage its archiving system.

KONTRIBUSI PENDAPATAN USAHA TOKO KELONTONG TERHADAP TOTAL PENDAPATAN KELUARGA di DESA SINGKUP, KECAMATAN PASAWAHAN – KABUPATEN KUNINGAN

Singkup Village. Pasawahan District – Kuningan Regency is a Village Fostered by the Academic Community of Catur Insan Cendekia University, Cirebon City. The purpose of this study was to conduct an assessment of how big the contribution of grocery shop business income is to total income in Singkup Village, Pasawahan District - Cirebon Regency. The research method that the authors use in this research is descriptive method. The population in this study were 42 heads of families, this research was a population study. Data collection techniques used in this study are observation, interviews, and documentation. The collected data is then analysed in tabular form (percentage). The results of this study indicate that: (1) the main occupation of the head of the Singkup Village family is as a farmer, construction worker, teacher, breeder, driver and private employee, (2) the average main income of the head of the Singkup Village family is Rp. 2,703,500 per month, (3) the average profit from the grocery shop business is Rp. 1,763,000.- per month, (4) the average percentage contribution of grocery shop business income to total family income is 39.47%. The contribution resulting from this research is to add insight to lecturers and students according to their field of knowledge, the campus has provided an analysis of the income contribution of grocery stalls in the Foster Village, especially those who have a grocery shop business in Singkup Village. The novelty of this research is the author's suggestion to grocery shop entrepreneurs to be able to increase their business income.

Effect of Concentration of Liquid Organic Fertilizer and Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi (CMA) on Growth and Red Bean Plant (Phaseolus vulgaris L)

This study aims to determine the interaction between the effect of liquid organic fertilizer concentration and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (CMA) on the growth and yield of red bean plants (Phaseolus vulgaris L.). The experiment was conducted in Nusaherang Village, Nusaherang District, Kuningan Regency, from July to September 2022. The research method used is the experimental method of Group Random Design (RAK) factorial pattern. The treatment consists of two factors and is repeated three times. The first factor is the concentration of liquid organic fertilizer (P), which consists of three levels, namely: P1 (5 ml / l), P2 (10 ml / l), and P3 (15 ml / l). The second factor of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (C) consists of three levels, namely: C1 (5 g / plant), C2 (10 g / plant), and C3 (15 g / plant). The primary observation data is processed using variance analysis; if there is a noticeable effect, the test is continued with the Duncan multiple distance test. The results showed a real interaction between the concentration of liquid organic fertilizer and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi on plant height aged 21 HST, root length aged 21 HST, number of flowers aged 35 HST, and number of pods per red bean plant. The concentration treatment of liquid organic fertilizer has an independent effect on the number of leaves aged 21 HST. In comparison, the treatment of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi has an independent effect on the number of leaves aged 21 and 28 HST and the number of seeds per pod. The treatment of liquid organic fertilizer and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi has the same effect on yield variables, so the average weight of fresh red bean beans per plot is 626 g (0.63 kg) or equivalent to 1.6 tons/ha, assuming 80% of the land is effective.

STRATEGI RISET PEMASARAN PRODUK UMKM KABUPATEN KUNINGAN JAWA BARAT

The role of marketing research in marketing plans and strategies is very important through idea generation. Market research can help in creating business ideas. Especially for those who are just starting their own business, this will provide an overview of the market they will be targeting and will be a consideration in taking future steps. Apart from that, the variety of ideas to choose from is not just one business idea, from conducting market research you will get a variety of ideas to choose from. Next, you can note down several variations of existing ideas according to your interests so that they can then become alternative choices. One of the obstacles often encountered in developing a business is difficulty developing a concept. With marketing research, you can obtain a variety of information and data that can be used as an option for creating a business plan. Another thing that is no less important is that through marketing research you will be presented with a variety of the latest trends. This is quite important considering that market conditions move quite quickly from time to time. By following existing trends, you will obtain a variety of information that can be taken into consideration when implementing the next marketing strategy. Marketing research can also play a role in product development. Changing market conditions in terms of tastes and trends must be followed by product development through market research. The role of market research which is no less important is to test the market or market research can be used as an experiment to see whether the results of existing research are in line with the desired expectations so that it will ultimately lead to commercialization or the creation of sales. The things described above have not currently been carried out in a structured manner for MSMEs in Kuningan Regency, so that the products produced have relatively not experienced significant growth either in terms of the number of sales or product variants produced.

Arbuscula Mycorrhizal Fungi on The Rhizosphere Three in The Ex-Sand Mine at Cipancur-Kuningan West Java

Sand and stone mining activities in Kuningan Regency cause damage to soil and environmental ecosystems, so reclamation and revegetation are carried out. The purpose of this study is to determine the existence of indigenous / local Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi (FMA) found in the rhizozofer stands of Sengon (Paraserianthes falcataria) and Acacia (Acacia mangium) which are revegetation plants on the land of former sand and stone mines Cipancur village, Kalimanggis district, Kuningan regency. Sampling using the composite sampling method, FMA isolation technique using the wet pour method is then continued with the centrifugation technique and root colonization observation technique using the root staining technique (staining). The temperature of the ex-mining soil ranges from 28C – 29C, the soil pH is 5.5 including acidic, the soil moisture varies between wet, medium (slightly wet) and dry (dry) but during the rainy season the soil will become wet and even flooded. The results showed that there were 5 genera, it are Acaulospora, Glomus, Gigaspora, Sclerocytis and Scutellospora. The dominant genus is Glomus. The highest spore density was found in Sengon stands with 1,157 spores per 50 grams of soil. The highest percentage of AMF infection was at the root of Sengon stands at 69% from the ex-sand mining area.

INCREASE INTEREST VISITING TOURISM IN KUNINGAN REGENCY

Kuningan is a beautiful mountainous area and a tourist destination from various regions in Indonesia and abroad. One of the managers of tourist attractions in Kuningan Regency is the Regional Company of Various Businesses (PDAU). However, the number of visitors from time to time has decreased. This research was conducted to determine people's interest in visiting tourist attractions managed by PDAU. The number of respondents used in this study was 150 people. This research is descriptive quantitative using SEM (Structural Equation Modeling) operated through the AMOS program. The results of direct influence research that advertising and innovation partially and significantly affect competitive advantage. Advertising, innovation and competitive advantage partially and significantly affect visiting interest. Indirect testing that advertising on visiting interest through competitive advantage variables has an effect. Innovation on visiting interest through competitive advantage variables has an effect. The implication of this research is as a reference and input so that PDAU conducts promotions through regular advertising and collaborates with related parties and makes updates/ innovations to tourist attraction facilities according to the needs of the community so that they become superior to other tourist attractions so as to increase visiting interest.

Local wisdom-based tourism and creative economy development strategies in Cisantana Village

The objective of this research is to perform an analysis aimed at identifying tourism development strategies for Cisantana village in the Cigugur district of Kuningan regency, as no tourism development model has been previously studied in this area. Semi-structured interviews with 100 respondents, including village authorities, company owners, tourist object managers, and Kuningan district office officials, were conducted throughout the research's six-month period from February to August 2023. It employs descriptive qualitative analysis. Literature, FGDs, interviews, and observation are used to acquire data. Using Nvivo 12 software, qualitative data analysis approaches were used. The findings indicated that the tourism and creative economy development model based on local wisdom in Cisantana village can be developed through strategies including a) prioritizing local tourism businesses, b) contributions from all parties, c) community empowerment, d) cooperation, collaboration, and synergy across sectors, e) strengthening partnerships so they don't become competitors, f) sustainability and continuity, g) infrastructure improvement, h) research studies and development applications. The benefits of tourist development and creative companies include great tourism potential, boosting local economies, enhancing local knowledge, and chances to build businesses and jobs for nearby areas. The marginalization of farmer groups, the decrease of cultural culture, the appearance of trash, waste, and pollution in tourist regions, as well as the loss of local knowledge, are the negative effects. The public sector, the government, and other relevant parties can benefit from this study. The research's overall goal is to improve public awareness of the value of fostering a creative economy and tourism based on local knowledge.

Pedagogic content knowledge (PCK) in teacher competence development

The teacher competency needed when carrying out professional duties in front of the class is Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK). One of the PCK competencies needed by teachers today is to have learning strategies according to the topic and students' conditions. In connection with this, the Kuningan University Postgraduate School, in collaboration with the Kuningan Regency Science Subject Teachers' Conference, held a Teacher Competency Improvement Workshop. The methods used in this workshop are lectures, question and answer sessions, and assignment methods. The results obtained from holding this workshop were an increase in participants' competence in packaging learning material that was easy for students to understand and appropriate for the students' conditions. This can be seen from the increase in pre-test results (mean = 0.61) to post-test PCK (mean = 61.38), indicating a rise of 40.49. Participants also increasingly understand how to package teaching materials so that they are easily understood by students and suitable for the students' conditions. This is evident when participants are given the task of completing several case examples, including those related to choosing learning strategies according to variations in topics and student conditions. Based on this, PCK training through workshops can be a solution for teacher professional development.

Dadung Feast Rite As A Cultural Expression in Legok Herang Village, Kuningan district

This research aims to examine the tradition of the Dadung Party in Legokherang village, Kuningan Regency, West Java. A tradition that expresses gratitude to God for the harvest and the entity maintaining the relationship between living creatures and nature. The research method used is qualitative with a dance anthropology approach which is elaborated with choreographic concepts. This research shows that the Dadung Party is an integral part of community life and has been passed down from generation to generation. It also has connections to the Islamic beliefs propagated by the Wali Songo. This ritual involves various stages, such as worship, Rajah Pamunah, and entertainment and ritual equipment that must be adhered to by community participants. This tradition is a preserved cultural heritage and functions as a balance to modern culture. The noble philosophical values contained in the dance at the Dadung Party although this dance does not have fixed movements, the emphasis on expression as a manifestation of feelings is very important. Local cultural continuity is a dynamic part of society, and external cultural influences must be adapted to the worldview and local culture.

COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT BY SCALING UP PAJAMBON VILLAGE GUAVA FRUIT MANAGEMENT THROUGH LOCAL INNOVATIVE DIGITALIZATION & PROCUREMENT OF E-COMMERCE BUMDES

Pajambon Village is the westernmost village in Kramatmulya District, Kuningan Regency, West Java. Pajambon Village is located in a strategic position because it is in a highland area that has a lot of potential for abundant natural resources. The majority of Pajambon Village residents work as guava farmers and entrepreneurs. Red guava is the leading natural resource of Pajambon Village, but the obstacle faced is that the majority of the Pajambon Village community has not been able to process red guava due to limited human resources, capital, limited marketing scope and lack of response from the local government. Therefore, it is necessary to empower the community to become entrepreneurs who can advance the village economic sector. Based on the environmental conditions above, through the Capacity Building Program of the Accounting Student Association Student Organization (PPK ORMAWA HIMAKU), socialization activities of the Entrepreneurial Village / Village program will be carried out to the community with the Entrepreneurial Village / Village Movement in processing red guava into products that have selling value, with local product innovations, namely guava leaf tubruk tea, Fruity Noodles or red guava fruit processed noodles which have good health benefits, training in packaging and digital-based MSME marketing assistance in collaboration with BUMDES, Pajambon Village MSME Bazaar and Paajambon Village Business Legality Making. It is expected that after the Entrepreneurial Village Movement by holding training and mentoring can improve the quality of human resources (Human Resources) and the productivity of the Pajambon village economy, Making Pajambon Village as an Entrepreneurial Village creates new entrepreneurs who are pioneers in entrepreneurship, so that in the future there can be a new regeneration of sustainable village entrepreneurs.

Analisis Gaya Mengajar Guru Matematika Terhadap Motivasi Belajar Siswa

This research aims to describe the teaching style of mathematics teachers in relation to the learning motivation of class XI students at SMA Negeri 1 Cigugur, Kuningan Regency. This research use desciptive qualitative approach. The subject of this research is the teaching style of mathematics teachers and student learning motivation. Data collection techniques include observation, interviews and questionnaire. Data analysis techniques using the Miles & Huberman model include data collection, data reduction, data presentation and drawing conclusions. Test data accuracy with a triangulation test consisting of data source triangulation, technical triangulation and time triangulation. The results of this research indicate that there is a relationship between teacher teaching style and student learning motivation. During the learning process, teachers use collaboration or a combination of teaching styles. Classical teaching style, technology teaching style, personal teaching style and interactive teaching style are used as teaching styles. Of the four teaching styles, teachers combine them in the learning process, where teachers try to adapt to students' needs during teaching and learning, so that the learning process runs smoothly and can generate motivation in students

Women's Empowerment as a Moderator Variable in the Role of Sharia Microfinance Inclusion in Strengthening the Family Economy

This research aims to describe and analyze women's empowerment as a moderator variable that can strengthen or weaken the relationship between the roles of Sharia microfinance inclusion in strengthening the family economy. The reason is the inclusion of Sharia finance to strengthen the family economy and micro businesses for women who are still unbankable entrepreneurs. Therefore, it is necessary to know the factors determining the strengthening of the family economy by empowering women. In this research, descriptive analysis research methods are used, and data analysis is conducted through MRA (Moderated Regression Analysis) for hypothesis testing. The role of sharia microfinance inclusion with accessibility, good service and suitability of products and services needed has a positive influence on strengthening the family economy. The better the role of sharia microfinance inclusion, the better the strengthening of the family economy. Women's empowerment can moderate and strengthen the influence of the role of sharia microfinance inclusion on strengthening the family economy. Therefore, the more decisive women's empowerment moderates, the better the influence of Sharia microfinance inclusion on strengthening the family economy will be. There are several limitations in writing this article, namely Limited indicators of Sharia microfinance inclusion, strengthening the family economy and empowering women. This research is limited to the research object of the financing institution PT Permodalan Nasional Madani in Cirebon City, Cirebon Regency, Kuningan Regency, Indramayu Regency and Majalengka Regency in West Java. This research only uses descriptive analysis methods with hypothesis testing using MRA. This research is essential for strengthening the family economy in the Cirebon City, Cirebon Regency, Kuningan Regency, Indramayu Regency and Majalengka Regency areas in West Java. Greater empowerment of women leads to a more balanced correlation between the role of sharia microfinance inclusion and the enhancement of the family's economic stability.

Analyze Potential And Mitigate Business Risks For Women Entrepreneurs

Kuningan Regency is ranked 19th for the number of MSMEs in each district. So, it must continue to be pursued to increase public interest in starting a business. We strive to be involved in assisting the community to improve the economy through assistance to the community for fostering entrepreneurial spirit, financial planning, and managing potential business risks. With the application of a measurable understanding of potential risks and mastering how to mitigate risks before starting a business, it is hoped to increase the enthusiasm of community members to start a business and succeed in running their business. Especially for PKK mothers and female heads of households as training participants plus youth organizations. This service activity aims to provide knowledge to understand and analyze potential business risks and improve the ability to mitigate business risks in the morning for prospective women entrepreneurs and youth organizations in Gandasoli Village. From the evaluation results, it was found that out of 37 participants, most of them understood the meaning of risk and the types of risks that could potentially arise when they would carry out business activities. Participants have also been able to identify the risks of the business plan that they will do.

Diversity of Fruit Flies on Three Varieties of Mango in Kuningan Regency, West Java, Indonesia

Fruit flies (Bactrocera spp.) are the major pests on mangoes that constrain the efforts to increase the production and quality of mangoes, causing yield losses of up to 100%. Kuningan Regency is one of the largest mango-producing areas in West Java. However, there is no study about the species of fruit fly in the mango plantation at Kuningan Regency, West Java. This study aimed to fruit fly inventory on Gedong Gincu, Arumanis, and Cengkir mangoes. The research used a survey method and was analyzed using descriptive analysis. Purposive sampling was used to determine mango samples by randomly selecting fruits that were attacked by fruit flies from mango fields owned by farmers, wholesalers, and markets in Sukadana Village, Ciawigebang District, Kuningan Regency, West Java. The samples were taken to the Plant Pest Laboratory at Universitas Padjadjaran for incubation till the appearance of imago. The findings showed that the Bactrocera dorsalis complex consisted of B. dorsalis, B. carambolae, and interspecific crosses. The fruit fly diversity index was considerably low (0.21<H‘<0.53). B. dorsalis was determined to be the predominant species in all mango variety and locations, with a value of 95.12%.

PERAN GURU PENDIDIKAN AGAMA ISLAM (PAI) DALAM MENUMBUHKAN SIKAP PEDULI LINGKUNGAN DI SEKOLAH MENENGAH PERTAMA (SMP) NEGERI 2 PANCALANG KABUPATEN KUNINGAN

Various natural disasters often occur nowadays, as time goes by environmental damage becomes more widespread, this problem certainly cannot be underestimated, because it will have a negative impact and endanger human survival. The cause of this problem is certainly not far from the actions of humans, who always overexploit nature and never protect nature. A similar problem occurred at State Junior High School 2 Pancalang, Kuningan Regency. Through the interview and observation process, it was discovered that students showed an attitude of not caring about the school environment, such as throwing rubbish carelessly, not doing class picket work, and not keeping the school environment clean. This is the background to which this research was conducted. This research uses a qualitative approach with data collection techniques through interviews, observation and documentation. This research provides a conclusion that Islamic Religious Education teachers have a significant role in fostering an attitude of caring for the environment at SMP Negeri 2 Pancalang, Kuningan Regency.

ANTESEDEN MINAT BELI PADA E-COMMERCE LAZADA DENGAN KEPERCAYAAN KONSUMEN SEBAGAI VARIABEL INTERVENING

The purpose of this study was to analyze whether electronic word of mouth and celebrity endorsers affect purchase intention in e-commerce Lazada through consumer trust. The research method used is descriptive research method with the population in this study is the Kuningan Regency community who have visited and have never made a purchase at Lazada e-commerce whose number is unknown. The sampling technique used a non-probability technique with a sample of 200 respondents. The data collection technique used in this study was by distributing questionnaires and measuring them using an interval scale. The analytical tool used in this research is SEM AMOS. The results showed that: (1) E-WOM positively and significantly affected purchase intention in Lazada's e-commerce. (2) Celebrity endorsers have a significant effect on purchase intention in Lazada e-commerce. (3) E-WOM positively and significantly affects consumer confidence in Lazada e-commerce. (4) Celebrity endorsers have a positive and significant effect on consumer confidence in Lazada e-commerce. (5) Consumer trust positively and significantly affects purchase intention in Lazada e-commerce. Keywords: electronic word of mouth; celebrity endorser; purchase intention; consumer trust

PENGARUH ONLINE STORE IMAGE DAN ONLINE CUSTOMER REVIEW TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN PEMBELIAN PRODUK DI TOKOPEDIA

This research aims to determine the influence of online store image and online customer reviews on purchasing decisions for online store products on Tokopedia. By knowing the factors that influence consumer purchasing decisions, companies can get important information to implement better marketing strategies, especially in online media. This research uses descriptive and verification methods with the population being people who have made known Tokopedia transactions in the Kuningan Regency area. The sampling technique used purposive sampling technique with a sample size of 100 people. The data collection technique used in this research is by distributing questionnaires and measuring using an interval scale. Data analysis uses multiple linear regression analysis assisted by SPSS 23 software. Based on the results of research that has been carried out, it shows that: (1) online store image and online customer reviews together have a positive and significant effect on purchasing decisions at Tokopedia, (2) online store image has a positive and significant effect on purchasing decisions at Tokopedia (3) online customer reviews have a positive and significant effect on purchasing decisions at Tokopedia Keywords: Online Store Image, Online Customer Review, Purchasing Decisions.

Evaluation of the E-Kinerja Application Implementation Policy at the Pamong Praja Police Unit Office of Kuningan District

The delegation of authority from the Central Government to Regional Governments plays a crucial role in expediting Bureaucratic Reform. One facet of this reform is the adoption of the E-Kinerja application across all Regional Work Units, prompted by employees deviating from their assigned duties and functions. Consequently, the work outcomes lack effectiveness, efficiency, transparency, and accountability. This research aims to assess the E-Kinerja application's implementation at the Kuningan Regency Civil Service Police Unit Office, identifying supporting and hindering factors and exploring strategies to overcome obstacles. Utilizing a case study method with a descriptive qualitative approach, key informants, including the Head of the Kuningan Regency Civil Service Police Unit, and supporting informants from various State Civil Apparatus, were interviewed. Findings indicate that some dimensions, such as Capability (Timeliness), Efficiency (Policy Process Efforts), Responsiveness (Apparatus and Leader Response), and Accuracy (Impact for the Agency and Government), are relatively optimal. However, certain dimensions, including Effectiveness (Ability), Efficiency (Policy Implementation Process), Adequacy (Human and Non-Human Resources), and Equity (Goal Achievement and Transparency), fall short of optimal performance. Understanding the extent of the E-Kinerja application's implementation at the Kuningan Regency Civil Service Police Unit Office is crucial for refining the reform process. Addressing deficiencies in the identified dimensions will be instrumental in enhancing the overall effectiveness and efficiency of bureaucratic functions, aligning with the broader objectives of Bureaucratic Reform.

The Role Of Restaurant Taxes On Regional Income Of Cirebon City

Cirebon City is a city located in the eastern part of West Java Province which has great natural, culinary and religious tourism potential. Judging from its tax potential, Cirebon City has quite large restaurant tax potential. This is due to the strategic geographical location of Cirebon City. Cirebon City itself is the trade center for Region III Cirebon, namely Kuningan Regency, Cirebon Regency and Indramayu Regency. Cirebon City Restaurant Tax is regulated in Cirebon City Regional Regulation Number 3 of 2019 concerning the Second Amendment to Cirebon City Regional Regulation Number 3 of 2012 concerning Regional Taxes. The regional regulations explain that Restaurant Tax is a tax levied on every service provided by a restaurant. Restaurant tax is one component of Regional Original Income (PAD) revenue. This research aims to analyze the effectiveness and contribution of Restaurant Tax to local revenue. The method used in this research is a quantitative descriptive method, by analyzing the level of effectiveness and contribution of Cirebon City Restaurant Tax revenue from 2019-2021, using secondary data obtained from pages managed by the Cirebon City Regional Revenue Agency (Bapenda). The research results show that the level of effectiveness of Restaurant Tax revenue fluctuates greatly due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, and the contribution to PAD is still relatively low.